EHS Specialist

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world’s most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day.

You will facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human‑centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This is not just about maintaining safety standards – it’s about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building’s designated safety champion, you will have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon’s commitment to becoming Earth’s Safest Place to Work.

• Safety Program Excellence & Implementation – Drive comprehensive safety programs through data‑driven strategies, lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments, and implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries.
• Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership – Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, build strong partnerships across all levels, foster a culture where safety is everyone’s priority, and transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change.
• Continuous Improvement – Champion initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring safety best practices become natural habits.

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
• For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS‑relevant background OR 6 months experience performing in a safety‑related role within Amazon.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field.
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills.
• Experience leading and managing a team, ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns, and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.
• Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Experience in workers compensation case management.

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